General Description

We are seeking a forward-thinking Advanced Manufacturing IT & Operational Technology Instructor to join the team at our Advanced Manufacturing Center, where students prepare for integrated IT roles embedded within modern manufacturing environments. This instructor will work with high school students in Grades 10–12.

This role is designed for a candidate who understands that the future of manufacturing is digitally driven, data-rich, and systems-integrated—and who can help students build the technical fluency, problem-solving habits, and adaptive mindset required for the next generation of industrial work.

Throughout the program, students will participate in a career-technical student organization such as SkillsUSA.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Must meet ONE of the following:

• Willingness and ability to complete Ohio’s alternative teacher licensure process AND
• High school diploma AND at least 5 years of relevant work experience

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area AND at least 2 years of relevant work experience

OR

• Holds a bachelor’s degree AND holds a valid Ohio Resident Educator, Professional, Permanent, or Five-Year Career-Technical teaching license in any field AND
• Passes (or has passed) the OAE content-knowledge test for Business Education (008) AND
• Willing to undergo a transcript review by the Ohio State Board of Education to ensure appropriate grade-level pedagogy coursework has been completed

OR

• Current Ohio State Board of Education licensure in one of the following areas:

• Business Information Systems (140200)

• Electronics (171503)

• Integrated Business (140550)

• Technology Education (160610)

Additional Information

Preferred Knowledge / Technical Experience

Experience, exposure, or a strong learning orientation in one or more of the following areas:

Industrial IT & Connected Manufacturing Systems

• IT infrastructure supporting manufacturing environments

• Networked production systems

• Shop-floor data integration

• Familiarity with MES, ERP, or related operational systems

Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) & Systems Integration

• Sensors and device connectivity

• Edge computing concepts

• Integration of hardware, software, and data streams across physical and digital systems

Automation & Operational Technology (OT)

• PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)

• Robotics and automated systems

• Human–machine interfaces (HMI)

• Understanding how IT infrastructure supports industrial automation

Industrial Cybersecurity, Data & Emerging Technologies

• Securing operational technology environments

• Risk awareness in connected systems

• Data literacy and data visualization

• AI-assisted or predictive systems

• Awareness of emerging technologies such as quantum computing related to future industrial problem-solving

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Additional Skills and Requirements

• Willingness and ability to work collaboratively with students, teachers, and administrators as a team member
• Computer expertise appropriate to the position
• Effective and demonstrated problem-solving, critical thinking, analytical, oral and written communication, and organizational skills
• State-issued identification card with photograph
• History of strong work record, including good job attendance
• Documented evidence of acceptable criminal record as required by Ohio law and Board Policy